NHTSA Complaint #11512870 — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11512870
Vehicle	2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 20, 2023
Date Filed	March 20, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Crank case vent valve malfunctioned 2 years ago and was replaced. Now it is failing again. Reports online from other owners show this part failing about every 2 years / 20k miles. This is not a wear item. Yes it is in my car How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It is part of the fuel system so it can potentially damage the car Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? It has been inspected by the dealer Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There is a check engine light that appears right at failure, not before.

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